With Porsche killing the 718 in Europe on account of cybersecurity regulations, its all-electric successor cannot come quickly sufficient. Ahead of its launch in 2025, the Boxster EV was noticed cold-weather testing in Scandinavia. Some of those prototypes now have the ultimate headlights and taillights, however that middle exhaust tip is unquestionably pretend.
This is a working joke with Porsche; each Taycan prototypes had pretend exhaust suggestions earlier than they debuted. In addition, the Macan EV was additionally seen with pretend exhausts throughout the testing section. We will not be shocked if the already confirmed three-row electric SUV and Cayenne EV will undertake an analogous setup as soon as testing begins.
But we will not assist however discover the big charging port door within the middle of the rear bumper. EV house owners normally juice up the batteries from one of many automotive’s sides, however that will not be the case with the long run Boxster. It’s additionally completely different from what Porsche is utilizing contemplating the Taycan has twin charging ports on the entrance fenders whereas the Macan has the pair on the rear fenders. We cannot inform as a result of the prototypes are nonetheless cleverly camouflaged however it seems to be as if the next-gen 718 will solely have one charging port.
Likely carrying the “983” inner codename, the next-gen 718 might retain the “Boxster” moniker regardless of eliminating the boxer engine. That would not be stunning—the Taycan Turbo would not have a turbocharger. These are fashionable nameplates Porsche would not need to retire.
The new electrical sports activities automotive will retain the material roof, two-seat format, and entrance trunk, however it will likely be a distinct mannequin beneath the pores and skin. It might borrow bits and items from the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) {hardware} co-developed by Porsche with Audi. We’re anticipating rear- and all-wheel-drive variations with single- and dual-motor setups, respectively. The Boxster is more likely to come out first, with the Cayman coupe to comply with shortly after that.
The new electric-only Macan has a lithium-ion battery pack with a usable capability of 95.0 kilowatt-hours, however Porsche may downsize it for the Boxster/Cayman to scale back the load penalty. People shopping for a sports activities automotive are extra prepared to accept much less vary if meaning further efficiency. If the long run 718 will get the identical 800-volt structure because the crossover, it ought to assist DC charging at 270 kilowatts.
Don’t count on a design overhaul since Porsche prefers evolutionary over revolutionary. However, the present automotive’s inside is starting to indicate its age, which is why prototypes of its alternative have been noticed with a extra fashionable dashboard. Aside from the same old greater screens, these automobiles had contact buttons on the middle console to regulate the temperature in addition to the heated and ventilated seats.
The future 718s can be offered completely with electrical energy however the present Boxster and Cayman usually are not going away. Although the duo is being phased out within the European Union, the gasoline sports activities automobiles are sticking round in different markets. Porsche will promote the ICE and EV fashions collectively for an unspecified period of time earlier than inevitably pulling the plug on the previous. It’s the identical story with the outdated and new Macan.